Purpose: Assist in review, audit, and processing of debit and credits received to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices to maximize cash discount. Ensure distribution of supporting backup to suppliers.

Job Responsibilities:

Open, sort, date stamp incoming mail and match invoices with receivers accurately and timely.

Review trade and expense type invoices to ensure accuracy of vendor number, invoice number, purchase order number, general ledger number, invoice amount, and authorized signature and back up support. Correct any error noted to ensure accuracy of payment.

Data input vendor invoices, debit and credit memos manually and in upload daily. Edit batches for accuracy and completeness, release approve batches to post to AP.

Research and resolve issues related to invoicing, prepayment, deductions, adjustments, cash discount, and receiving to ensure proper recognition of liability and payment.

Prepare checks for mailing and overnight delivery.

Coordinate the flow of deduction support into and out of the department. Process all incoming backup support into vendor files for later distribution to supplier.

Create and print invoice and purchase order coversheets. Prepare accounts payable documents for imaging.

Performs other job duties as required

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

High school graduate or equivalent or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience in accounts payable processing

System Implementation Preferred

KNOWLEDGE:

Basic understanding of accounting, reconciliations and accounts payable functions

Additional training in bookkeeping concepts and procedures preferred

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Strong administrative skills including attention to detail, organization

Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with internal departments, vendors, and customers

Ability to work well in a team environment and develop relationships with internal departments to resolve disputes and outstanding issues quickly

Self-starter who takes initiative

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.